VDF studio profiles: Ramona Albert Architecture is a New York-based studio that specialises in building and product design, and is driven by nature and contemporary technologies. More about Ramona Albert Architecture creates technology-driven design that exists "in harmony with nature"
Demand for touchless products such as toilets and faucets is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus in their buildings, according to Paul Flowers, chief design officer at water technology brand LIXIL. More about Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers
The pink seesaws installed across the US-Mexico border last summer by architect Rael San Fratello were smuggled into place, partner Virginia San Fratello has revealed. More about "Play can be an act of resistance" says US border seesaw architect Virginia San Fratello
An elevator that facilitates awkwardness and an urban-farming capsule hotel are among the projects presented in this Virtual Design Festival school show by interior design graduates from New York's Pratt Institute. More about Pratt Institute interior design graduates focus on ethical and social responsibility
Czech studios Formafatal and Refuel Works took cues from buildings by Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha to design this concrete villa nestled into the jungle in Costa Rica. More about Concrete swimming pool protrudes from Art Villa holiday home in Costa Rican jungle
Annabelle Selldorf spoke to Dezeen in a live Screentime conversation sponsored by Enscape as part of Virtual Design Festival. More about Live interview with Annabelle Selldorf as part of Virtual Design Festival
London designer Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a proposal for town halls around the UK that would feature bright tiles and a diverse mix of architectural styles. More about Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a colourful concept for town halls
Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele has announced that the Italian brand will be disregarding the fashion calendar's "stale" deadlines, holding shows just twice a year instead to reduce waste. More about Gucci abandons "worn-out ritual" of seasonal fashion shows
The coronavirus pandemic will bring an "intense focus" on the world's environmental crisis, says Nike's sustainable design lead Noah Murphy-Reinhertz. More about "We are in the midst of two global crises" says Nike's sustainability lead
As part of today's collaboration with Tom Dixon and Prolicht, the British designer and Prolicht CEO Walter Norz speak to Dezeen live about the stripped-back LED lighting product they launched at VDF today. More about Tom Dixon and Prolicht discuss Code lighting in live interview at Virtual Design Festival
Dezeen Showroom: British design brand Tom Dixon and Austrian manufacturer Prolicht have launched Code, a new collection of stripped-back LED track lights that celebrate electronics circuits. More about Tom Dixon and Prolicht launch Code track lighting at VDF
Reflected greenery shrouds the mirrored extension that architecture practice Delavegacanolasso added to house in Madrid, which occupies a disused art studio. More about La Madriguera is a mirrored extension for a hidden house in Madrid
There are only four days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2020. To help you with your entry, we've asked some of our judges what they’ll be looking for in this year's submissions. More about "I will be looking for the unexpected" says Dezeen Awards judge Vladimir Radutny
Digital household companions and tableware that caters for multi-sensory dining experiences are among the products exhibited in this Virtual Design Festival school show by Edinburgh College of Art product design students. More about Pet-like smart assistants and multi-sensory tableware feature in Edinburgh College of Art student show
Graeme Nicholls Architects has extrapolated the form of a former greyhound stadium for a proposed oval of red-brick housing by Ibrox football stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. More about Graeme Nicholls Architects designs stadium-shaped housing block alongside Ibrox in Glasgow
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani worked with Argentine-American architect César Pelli to complete this residential skyscraper in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. More about Residences by Armani/Casa in Florida has amenities designed by Giorgio Armani
Gensler has added a black metal volume to an airport servicing ski resorts in Vail, Colorado, containing lounges with fireplaces and pale wood ceilings. More about Gensler expands and remodels Colorado airport with cosy yet contemporary interiors
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes a reusable face mask made from a breathable recycled material, which sportswear company Adidas designed to be used by people wanting to reduce their risk of getting or spreading coronavirus. More about Adidas' reusable face mask features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The final film from Virtual Design Festival's collaboration with Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson is a meditative look at the Peter Salter-designed Walmer Yard. More about Short film Walmer Yard: Architecture for the senses is "an exploration of the incredible light that passes through the buildings"
Shahar Livne spoke to Dezeen in a live Screentime conversation sponsored by Philips TV & Sound as part of Virtual Design Festival. More about Live interview with Shahar Livne as part of Virtual Design Festival